Am I resisting something?

06/10/1991, Los Angeles, California

When I am disturbed or under stress I challenge myself with a few questions:

Am I resisting something in my mind?
Am I labeling something as good or bad?
Do I resent something because it is against what I believe?
Do I wish to change something but I can't?

I have learned that:

Our resistance is the operation of our ego which blocks our acceptance
Our resistance to any form of life force brings us suffering
Our resentment and resistance is an obstacle to connecting to our joy

I choose to do the following:

Let go of my resistance and my holding on to myself and my stories and beliefs
Accept what is and open to the teachings of the moment
Meet the challenges of life and learn to soften and open

I take a deep breath and I feel the joy of life again.

It works!